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MPA Program

The MPA Program at Shippensburg University

The MPA degree prepares students for public-service careers with local, state, and federal government agencies and non-profit organizations. Students may earn their MPA by taking courses on campus and at the
Dixon University Center in Harrisburg.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the master’s program, a student must:

Have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Present an official transcript showing at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average for undergraduate studies; applicants who do not have a 2.75 or greater may be admitted with sufficient work experience.

Students without relevant undergraduate coursework may be required to take an introductory course.